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Previous donations from last years Christmas Appeal. - Photo Credit: Jane Gregory

A local survivor charity is appealing for Christmas donations to help struggling families

This Christmas, Salford Survivor Project is helping people and families who have been affected by abusive or violent relationships. The […]

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“I’ve learnt more about coronavirus in one video than I have in the last 8 months ” Salford CCG and Alchemy Arts create coronavirus explainer videos

Salford CCG and Alchemy Arts have teamed up to create 5 different videos helping people to understand the coronavirus and […]

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Islington Mill artist collecting donations for school children

Islington Mill freelance artist, Natalie, is collecting long-life food and gifts for an Eccles secondary school. Suggestions for donations include […]

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Salford theatre company announce online Festive Showcase

A Salford-based theatre company, ‘Up ‘Ere Productions’ are set to produce a virtual winter showcase. With Covid restrictions looking unlikely […]

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“Christmas is about joy, not stress and worry” – MediaCityUK church and community hub asks for help this Winter

MediaCityUK church and community hub, has launched a Crowdfunder page in order to raise funds for its 2020 Christmas Hamper […]

Christmas celebrations Ascension Church previous years. Copyright & provided by: Warren Mitchell

Salford Church starts ‘reverse advent calendar’ appeal

The Church of the Ascension in Lower Broughton has released an appeal for Salford residents to donate a ‘reverse’ advent calendar this year to […]

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“Within 24 hours I had to close orders” – How a Salford University student raised money for charities through lockdown.

A Salford student has raised thousands of pounds for charity by selling showbiz inspired hair scrunchies. Rebecca Haydock launched Scrunchies […]

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“So I started a business during lockdown” – Salford baker and her postal brownie service

A Salford mum has started a postal bakery business to make some extra money in the second lockdown. Deborah Clouting, […]

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Sacred Trinity Church hosts Christmas photography competition

Salford’s Sacred Trinity Church is inviting people to get their ‘creative juices flowing’ for a Christmas Story-themed advent photography competition. […]